Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders & EMDR w/ Kirsten Dezort

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On Episode 23, Matt stays close to home with an interview with clinical social worker Kirsten Dezort who is a certified EMDR therapist, consultant-in-training and the coordinator of the Sarnia EMDR regional group. Kirsten has been a licensed clinical social worker for 16 years and has worked in Michigan and Sarnia in both agency and private practice settings.
On this episode we cover:
-Understanding, assessing and treating Perinatal Mental Health, Postpartum Mood Disorders and Birth Trauma
-Risk & protective factors for new parents
-Early intervention methods
-Impact of Covid-19 on perinatal mental health and parenting
-Working with men and fathers
-Pregnancy loss
-Societal/cultural norms and expectations of parenting
-Sleep + Sleep Training
-Tips and wisdom for new clinicians
-EMDR and treatment outcomes
-Resources for clinicians working in this area
To get in touch with Kirsten Dezort you can reach her @
[e-mail]
Suggested Resources:
Website: Post Partum Support International
Karen Kleiman Website: Postpartum Stress Center
Dr. Dan Singley's Resources for Men:
-Videos
-Monthly Chat for Dads
Book: How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn
EMDR Infertility Protocol by Reg Morrow: Marilyn Luber's Book